Granodiorite and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Greywacke

The general Granodiorite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Greywacke

The history of Granodiorite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Greywacke

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

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