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Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Granodiorite

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

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