Granodiorite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Greenschist

The general Granodiorite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Greenschist

The history of Granodiorite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Greenschist

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

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