Granodiorite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Cataclasite

The general Granodiorite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Cataclasite

The history of Granodiorite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Cataclasite

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

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