Granodiorite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Jaspillite

The general Granodiorite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Jaspillite

The history of Granodiorite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Jaspillite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock