Granodiorite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Appinite

The general Granodiorite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Appinite

The history of Granodiorite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Appinite

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

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