Pyroxenite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite

The general Pyroxenite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite

Along with Pyroxenite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Granodiorite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• 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