Granodiorite Definition

Granodiorite

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Definition

Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite

History

Origin

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From granite + diorite

Class

Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group

Plutonic

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Granodiorite

Granodiorite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Granodiorite in general, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Granodiorite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Granodiorite Definition, know more about the History of Granodiorite, Etymology of Granodiorite in next sections.