Granodiorite and Chert Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Chert

The general Granodiorite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Chert. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Chert

The history of Granodiorite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Chert

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

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