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Granodiorite and Oil shale Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Oil shale

The general Granodiorite and Oil shale 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, Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Oil shale, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Oil shale. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Oil shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Oil shale

The history of Granodiorite and Oil shale 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 Oil shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Oil shale

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

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