Granodiorite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Laterite

The general Granodiorite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Laterite

The history of Granodiorite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Laterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock