Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Hyaloclastite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock