Pegmatite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Granodiorite

The general Pegmatite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Granodiorite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Granodiorite

Along with Pegmatite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Granodiorite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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