Granodiorite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Diabase

The general Granodiorite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Diabase

The history of Granodiorite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Diabase

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

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