La granodiorita (de « grano » y de « diorita ») es una roca ígnea plutónica parecida al granito. Está principalmente constituida por cuarzo ( >20% ) y feldespatos, pero contrariamente al granito, contiene más plagioclasas que ortosa. Los minerales secundarios son la biotita, el anfíbol y el piroxeno. \n* Granodiorita derivando de granitos (o de las monzonitas) por aumento de las plagioclasas; minerales negros poco abundantes. \n* Granodiorita derivando de las dioritas o gabros, por aumento de la cantidad de cuarzo; minerales negros hasta 40%. La famosa Piedra de Rosetta es de granodiorita.

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Granodiorite (pronunciation: /ˌɡrænoʊˈdaɪəraɪt, -nə-/) 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. A greater amount of plagioclase would designate the rock as tonalite. Granodiorite is felsic to intermediate in composition. It is the intrusive igneous equivalent of the extrusive igneous dacite. It contains a large amount of sodium (Na) and calcium (Ca) rich plagioclase, potassium feldspar, quartz, and minor amounts of muscovite mica as the lighter colored mineral components. Biotite and amphiboles often in the form of hornblende are more abundant in granodiorite than in granite, giving it a more distinct two-toned or overall darker appearance. Mica may be present in well-formed hexagonal crystals, and hornblende may appear as needle-like crystals. Minor amounts of oxide minerals such as magnetite, ilmenite, and ulvospinel, as well as some sulfide minerals may also be present.

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