Granodiorite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Oolite

The general Granodiorite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Oolite

The history of Granodiorite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Oolite

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

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