Granodiorite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Mangerite

The general Granodiorite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Mangerite

The history of Granodiorite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Mangerite

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

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