Granodiorite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Mylonite

The general Granodiorite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Mylonite

The history of Granodiorite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Mylonite

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

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