Granodiorite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Picrite

The general Granodiorite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Picrite

The history of Granodiorite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Picrite

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

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