Granodiorite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Granulite

The general Granodiorite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Granulite

The history of Granodiorite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Granulite

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

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