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Jasperoid and Granodiorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jasperoid and Granodiorite

The general Jasperoid and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Granodiorite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Granodiorite

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

For Jasperoid,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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