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Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
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
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite

The general Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Pseudotachylite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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