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Granodiorite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro 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   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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