Granodiorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Granodiorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Granodiorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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