Granodiorite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Sandstone

The general Granodiorite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Sandstone

The history of Granodiorite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Sandstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock