Granodiorite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Dolomite

The general Granodiorite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Dolomite

The history of Granodiorite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Dolomite

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

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