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.
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 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.
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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