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Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite

The general Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Pseudotachylite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite discoverer. The discoverer of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite are Unknown.

Etymology of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Pseudotachylite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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