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Granodiorite
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Granodiorite
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Granodiorite and Granodiorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Granodiorite

The general Granodiorite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Granodiorite

The history of Granodiorite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Granodiorite

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

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