Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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