1 Definition
1.1 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.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Granular, Phaneritic
Clastic
2.2 Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
2.3 Maintenance
1.2 Durability
1.3.2 Water Resistant
1.3.4 Scratch Resistant
1.5.1 Stain Resistant
1.6.2 Wind Resistant
1.6.3 Acid Resistant
1.7 Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
Rough and Dull
2 Uses
2.1 Architecture
2.1.1 Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Stair Treads
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
2.2.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Resorts
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Roof Tiles
2.2.2 Other Architectural Uses
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar
3.3.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.5 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Sculpture
3.6 Other Uses
3.6.1 Commercial Uses
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones
Cemetery Markers, Pottery
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
Marl, Shale and Argillite
4.2 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
4.3.4 Sculpture
4.3.5 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.6 Pictographs
4.3.8 Petroglyphs
4.3.9 Figurines
4.4 Fossils
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Granodiorite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture and forms by melting of continental rocks.
Wackestone is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles settle down and are then compacted due to high temperature and pressure hence forming Wackestone.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
Biotite, Chlorite, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyrite, Quartz
5.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
5.4 Transformation
5.4.1 Metamorphism
6.1.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Not Applicable
6.1.4 Weathering
6.2.2 Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
6.2.4 Erosion
6.3.1 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion
7 Properties
7.1 Physical Properties
7.1.1 Hardness
10.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
10.1.3 Fracture
10.1.4 Streak
10.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
10.1.6 Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
10.1.7 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2225.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
10.1.14 Cleavage
10.1.15 Toughness
10.1.16 Specific Gravity
10.1.20 Transparency
10.1.21 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.4-2.8 g/cm3
0
1400
10.2 Thermal Properties
10.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
10.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
11 Reserves
11.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
11.1.1 Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Bangladesh, China, India, Russia
11.1.2 Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania
11.1.3 Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela
Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland
11.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
11.2 Deposits in Western Continents
11.2.1 North America
11.2.2 South America
Not Yet Found
Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
11.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
11.3.1 Australia
Not Yet Found
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia