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Granodiorite and Breccia Definition


Breccia and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Breccia

The general Granodiorite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Breccia

The history of Granodiorite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Breccia

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

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