Granodiorite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Ijolite

The general Granodiorite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Ijolite

The history of Granodiorite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Ijolite

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

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