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Granodiorite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Quartzite

The general Granodiorite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Quartzite

The history of Granodiorite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Quartzite

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

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