Granodiorite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Icelandite

The general Granodiorite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Icelandite

The history of Granodiorite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Icelandite

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

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