Granodiorite and Essexite  Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Essexite 

The general Granodiorite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Essexite 

The history of Granodiorite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Essexite 

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

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