Granodiorite and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Blueschist

The general Granodiorite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Blueschist

The history of Granodiorite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Blueschist

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

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