Granodiorite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Amphibolite

The general Granodiorite and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Amphibolite

The history of Granodiorite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Amphibolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock