Granodiorite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Tachylite

The general Granodiorite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Tachylite

The history of Granodiorite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Tachylite

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

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