Granodiorite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Dacite

The general Granodiorite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Dacite

The history of Granodiorite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Dacite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock