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Granodiorite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Suevite

The general Granodiorite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Suevite

The history of Granodiorite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Suevite

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

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