Granodiorite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite

The general Granodiorite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite

The history of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Pyroxenite

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

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