Granodiorite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Pegmatite

The general Granodiorite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Pegmatite

The history of Granodiorite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Pegmatite

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

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