Granodiorite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Gabbro

The general Granodiorite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Gabbro

The history of Granodiorite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Gabbro

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

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