Definition
granodiorites
noun
- Plural of granodiorite; igneous rocks composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, intermediate in composition between granite and diorite.
Usage: geology; technical
Examples
- The mountain range is primarily composed of granodiorites formed during the Mesozoic era.
- Geologists identified granodiorites in the core samples extracted from the drilling site.
- Granodiorites are commonly found in subduction zones where magma cools slowly beneath the surface.
- The pink and gray speckled appearance of granodiorites makes them popular for decorative stone.
- These granodiorites contain significant amounts of plagioclase feldspar and quartz.