Granodiorite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Anorthosite

The general Granodiorite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Anorthosite

The history of Granodiorite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Anorthosite

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

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