shocked quartz

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:characteristic planar deformation features
gptkbp:chemicalFormula SiO2
gptkbp:crystalSystem trigonal
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Edward_C._T._Chao
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960
gptkbp:formsUnderEvent shock metamorphism
gptkbp:formsUnderPressure >10 GPa
gptkbp:foundIn nuclear test sites
impact craters
gptkbp:hasParentMineral quartz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label shocked quartz
gptkbp:notFormedBy gptkb:volcanic_activity
normal geological processes
gptkbp:significance indicator of past impact events
used in planetary geology
gptkbp:usedAsEvidenceFor impact origin of craters
meteorite impacts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alvarez_hypothesis_(dinosaur_extinction)
gptkb:Chicxulub_crater
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5