Granodiorite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Travertine

The general Granodiorite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Travertine

The history of Granodiorite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Travertine

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock