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Formation of Granodiorite



Formation
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Formation
Granodiorite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture and forms by melting of continental rocks. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Granodiorite Formation

Granodiorite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Granodiorite Uses and the Granodiorite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Granodiorite is explained below:

Along with Granodiorite Formation, also learn about Granodiorite composition and transformation in the next section.

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