Granodiorite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite

The general Granodiorite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite

The history of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Trachyandesite

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

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