Granodiorite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Tuff

The general Granodiorite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Tuff

The history of Granodiorite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Tuff

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

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