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Granodiorite and Coal Definition


Coal 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   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Coal

The general Granodiorite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Coal. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Coal

The history of Granodiorite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Coal

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

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