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Pseudotachylite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Diorite

The general Pseudotachylite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Diorite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Diorite 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.

Pseudotachylite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Diorite

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

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