Picrite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Granodiorite

The general Picrite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Granodiorite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Granodiorite

Along with Picrite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Picrite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Granodiorite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Picrite,

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