Granodiorite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Rhyolite

The general Granodiorite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Rhyolite

The history of Granodiorite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Rhyolite

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

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