Granodiorite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Metapelite

The general Granodiorite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Metapelite

The history of Granodiorite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Metapelite

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

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