Granodiorite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Adamellite

The general Granodiorite and Adamellite 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, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Adamellite

The history of Granodiorite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Adamellite

Along with Granodiorite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Adamellite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Adamellite 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 Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite,

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