Granodiorite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Pyrolite

The general Granodiorite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Pyrolite

The history of Granodiorite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Pyrolite

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

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