Granodiorite and Trachyte Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Trachyte

The general Granodiorite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Trachyte

The history of Granodiorite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Trachyte

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

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