The general Granodiorite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Latite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Granodiorite and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Latite discoverer. The discoverer of Granodiorite and Latite are Unknown.
Along with Granodiorite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Latite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Latite 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 Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Latite are listed below.
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