Granodiorite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Basanite 

The general Granodiorite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Basanite 

The history of Granodiorite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Basanite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock