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What is Granodiorite?



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Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From granite + diorite 0

Class
Igneous Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
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Group
Plutonic 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Granular, Phaneritic 0

Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White 0

Maintenance
More 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
Yes 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
No 0

Wind Resistant
Yes 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Veined or Pebbled 0

Uses
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Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Stair Treads 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Resorts 0

Other Architectural Uses
Not Yet Used 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones 0

Types
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Types
Not Available 0

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns 0

Archaeological Significance
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Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Granodiorite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture and forms by melting of continental rocks. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
6 0

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Not Available 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous 0

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2 13

Cleavage
Not Available 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
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Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K 16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam 0

Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, USA 0

South America
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Not Yet Found 0

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Learn more about Properties of Granodiorite

What is Granodiorite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Granodiorite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Granodiorite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Granodiorite is 175.00 N/mm2. Streak of Granodiorite is white while its cleavage is not available. Luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous and its fracture is not available. Granodiorite is opaque in nature. Know all about Granodiorite, What is Granodiorite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.

Know about Composition of Granodiorite

What is Granodiorite composed of? Get to know about composition of Granodiorite here. Granodiorite definition gives information about the Formation of Granodiorite and its composition.The composition of Granodiorite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Granodiorite rock includes Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz and The compound content of Granodiorite rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Granodiorite rock in next section.

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