Granodiorite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Hornfels

The general Granodiorite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Hornfels

The history of Granodiorite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Hornfels

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

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