Hornfels and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Granodiorite

The general Hornfels and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Hornfels and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Granodiorite

The history of Hornfels and Granodiorite 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.

Hornfels and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Granodiorite

Along with Hornfels and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornfels and Granodiorite. Etymology of Hornfels and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornfels and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone while that of Granodiorite is From German which means hornstone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornfels and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock