Granodiorite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Mudstone

The general Granodiorite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Mudstone

The history of Granodiorite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Mudstone

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

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