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Granodiorite is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock that is composed primarily of quartz, plagioclase feldspar, and biotite or hornblende. It is a type of plutonic rock, meaning it formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface. Granodiorite is intermediate in composition between granite and diorite, with a higher proportion of quartz and plagioclase feldspar than diorite, but less than granite. The name "granodiorite" is derived from the Greek words "granon," meaning grain, and "diorite," reflecting its coarse-grained nature and compositional similarity to diorite.

Granodiorite typically exhibits a gray to light gray color due to the presence of quartz and plagioclase feldspar. It may also contain accessory minerals such as muscovite, zircon, and magnetite. The rock is often found in batholiths, which are large masses of intrusive igneous rock that form from the slow cooling of magma deep within the Earth's crust. Granodiorite is commonly used as a building stone and in the production of crushed stone for construction purposes.

The formation of granodiorite is closely linked to the processes of continental crust formation and the evolution of magmatic systems. It is often associated with subduction zones, where the subduction of oceanic crust beneath continental crust leads to the melting of the mantle and the generation of magma. This magma can then rise and cool beneath the Earth's surface, forming granodiorite and other plutonic rocks. Granodiorite is an important rock type in the study of geology and petrology, as it provides insights into the processes of magma generation, differentiation, and crystallization.