Granodiorite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Migmatite

The general Granodiorite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Migmatite

The history of Granodiorite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Migmatite

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

• 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