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Granodiorite is a plutonic igneous rock, formed by intrusion of silica-rich magma, which cools in batholiths or stocks below the Earth's surface. It is usually only exposed at the surface after uplift and erosion have occurred.
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Granodiorite is a medium- to coarse-grained rock that contains quartz and more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. It is similar to granite in appearance and composition, but darker in colour. Learn more about its formation, occurrence, and mineralogy from Britannica.
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Sep 4, 2023 · Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with plagioclase feldspar, quartz, and mafic minerals. Learn about its formation, texture, appearance, uses, and notable locations from this web page.
Learn how to identify granodiorite, a common intrusive igneous rock composed of feldspar, quartz, and mafic minerals. See pictures of different varieties of granodiorite and their textures, colors, and accessory minerals.
Granodiorite () is a phaneritic-textured intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. According to the QAPF diagram, granodiorite has a greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% to 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase.
