granodiorite

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granodiyorit
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an intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but contains more plagioclase than potassium feldspar
Medium-to coarse-grained rock that is one of the most abundant intrusive rocks. It contains quartz and is distinguished from granite by having more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar; its other mineral constituents include hornblende, biotite, and augite. Granodiorite is similar to granite in appearance but darker
{i} variety of coarse-grained igneous rock with characteristics of both granite and diorite (Geology)