Granodiorite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Evaporite

The general Granodiorite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Evaporite

The history of Granodiorite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Evaporite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock