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Granodiorite and Flint Definition


Flint and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Flint

The general Granodiorite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Flint. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Flint

The history of Granodiorite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Flint

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

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