Granodiorite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Borolanite

The general Granodiorite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Borolanite

The history of Granodiorite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Borolanite

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

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