Granodiorite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Adakite

The general Granodiorite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Adakite

The history of Granodiorite and Adakite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Granodiorite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

Granodiorite and Adakite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Adakite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Adakite is Adak, Aleutian Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Adakite discoverer. The Discoverer of Granodiorite is Unknown and the discoverer of Adakite is Defant and Drummond.

Etymology of Granodiorite and Adakite

Along with Granodiorite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Adakite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Adakite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Adakite are listed below.

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock