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Granodiorite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist 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   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Whiteschist

The general Granodiorite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Whiteschist

The history of Granodiorite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Whiteschist

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

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