Rhyolite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Granodiorite

The general Rhyolite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Granodiorite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Granodiorite

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

For Rhyolite,

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