The general Vogesite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Vogesite 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.
Vogesite and Granodiorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Vogesite and Granodiorite. In this section, you will know about Vogesite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Vogesite and Granodiorite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Vogesite and Granodiorite discoverer. The discoverer of Vogesite and Granodiorite are Unknown.
Along with Vogesite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Vogesite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Granodiorite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Granodiorite are listed below.
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