Granodiorite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Lherzolite

The general Granodiorite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Lherzolite

The history of Granodiorite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Lherzolite

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

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