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Granodiorite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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