Granodiorite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Dunite

The general Granodiorite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Dunite

The history of Granodiorite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Dunite

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

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