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Granodiorite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone 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   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Wackestone

The general Granodiorite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Wackestone

The history of Granodiorite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Wackestone

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

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