Granodiorite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Claystone

The general Granodiorite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Claystone

The history of Granodiorite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Claystone

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

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