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Granodiorite and Basalt Definition


Basalt 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   
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Georgius Agricola   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Basalt

The general Granodiorite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Basalt

The history of Granodiorite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Basalt

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

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