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Granodiorite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Vogesite

The general Granodiorite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Vogesite

The history of Granodiorite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Vogesite

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

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