Granodiorite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Pumice

The general Granodiorite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Pumice

The history of Granodiorite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Pumice

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

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