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Granodiorite and Arkose Definition


Arkose 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   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Arkose

The general Granodiorite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Arkose

The history of Granodiorite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Arkose

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

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