Granodiorite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Turbidite

The general Granodiorite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Turbidite

The history of Granodiorite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Granodiorite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Granodiorite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Granodiorite and Turbidite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock