Granodiorite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Epidosite

The general Granodiorite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Epidosite

The history of Granodiorite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Epidosite

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

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