Granodiorite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Monzonite

The general Granodiorite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Monzonite

The history of Granodiorite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Monzonite

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

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