Metadiorite
A rock classification type
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About Metadiorite
A metamorphically-altered diorite.
i. A contraction of metamorphic diorite that was proposed for certain metamorphic rocks that resemble diorite, but which may have been the result of the metamorphism of sedimentary rocks (pseudodiorite).
Compare with: metadiabase
Ref: Fay
ii. Metamorphosed gabbro, diabase, or diorite.
Ref: AGI
i. A contraction of metamorphic diorite that was proposed for certain metamorphic rocks that resemble diorite, but which may have been the result of the metamorphism of sedimentary rocks (pseudodiorite).
Compare with: metadiabase
Ref: Fay
ii. Metamorphosed gabbro, diabase, or diorite.
Ref: AGI
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48721
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48721:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
fa7228a4-1d82-4523-93d9-964dbd9d9a3b
Classification of Metadiorite
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Meta-igneous rock
- Metadiorite
- Meta-igneous rock
- Metamorphic rock
Synonyms of Metadiorite
Internet Links for Metadiorite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-48721.html
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References for Metadiorite
Reference List:
Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland