Granodiorite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Anthracite

The general Granodiorite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Anthracite

The history of Granodiorite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Anthracite

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

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