Granodiorite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Mugearite

The general Granodiorite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Mugearite

The history of Granodiorite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Mugearite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock