Granodiorite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Phyllite

The general Granodiorite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Phyllite

The history of Granodiorite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Phyllite

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

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