Granodiorite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Sovite

The general Granodiorite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Sovite

The history of Granodiorite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Sovite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock