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Granodiorite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry 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   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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