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Granodiorite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite 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   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Tachylite

The general Granodiorite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Tachylite

The history of Granodiorite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Tachylite

Along with Granodiorite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Tachylite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Tachylite 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 and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Tachylite are listed below.

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