Granodiorite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Aplite

The general Granodiorite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Aplite

The history of Granodiorite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Aplite

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

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