Granodiorite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Siltstone

The general Granodiorite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Siltstone

The history of Granodiorite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Siltstone

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

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