Granodiorite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Kenyte

The general Granodiorite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Kenyte

The history of Granodiorite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Kenyte

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

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