Sandstone and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Granodiorite

The general Sandstone and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Granodiorite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Granodiorite

Along with Sandstone and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Granodiorite. Etymology of Sandstone and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Granodiorite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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