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Jasperoid and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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