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Granodiorite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Conglomerate

The general Granodiorite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Conglomerate

The history of Granodiorite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Conglomerate

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

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