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Granodiorite and Chalk Definition


Chalk 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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Chalk

The general Granodiorite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Chalk

The history of Granodiorite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Chalk

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

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