Granodiorite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Carbonatite

The general Granodiorite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Carbonatite

The history of Granodiorite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Carbonatite

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

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