Granodiorite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Harzburgite

The general Granodiorite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Harzburgite

The history of Granodiorite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Harzburgite

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

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