Rhyodacite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite

The general Rhyodacite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite

Along with Rhyodacite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Granodiorite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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