Granodiorite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Hornblendite

The general Granodiorite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Hornblendite

The history of Granodiorite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Hornblendite

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

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