Granodiorite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation

The general Granodiorite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation

The history of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Banded iron formation

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

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