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Shonkinite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shonkinite and Granodiorite

The general Shonkinite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Granodiorite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Granodiorite

Along with Shonkinite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Granodiorite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Granodiorite are listed below.

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