Granodiorite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Jasperoid

The general Granodiorite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Jasperoid

The history of Granodiorite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Jasperoid

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock