Peridotite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Granodiorite

The general Peridotite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Granodiorite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Granodiorite

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

For Peridotite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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