Granodiorite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Serpentinite

The general Granodiorite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Serpentinite

The history of Granodiorite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Serpentinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock