Granodiorite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Limestone

The general Granodiorite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Limestone

The history of Granodiorite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Limestone

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

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