Granodiorite and Slate Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Slate

The general Granodiorite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Slate. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Slate

The history of Granodiorite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Slate

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

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