Granodiorite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre

The general Granodiorite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre

The history of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Lamprophyre

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

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