Lherzolite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Granodiorite

The general Lherzolite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Granodiorite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Granodiorite

Along with Lherzolite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Granodiorite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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