Granodiorite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Nephelinite

The general Granodiorite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Nephelinite

The history of Granodiorite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Nephelinite

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

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