Granodiorite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite

The general Granodiorite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite

The history of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Ignimbrite

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

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