Granodiorite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite

The general Granodiorite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite

The history of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Rhyodacite

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

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