Granodiorite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Novaculite

The general Granodiorite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Novaculite

The history of Granodiorite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Novaculite

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

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