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Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite

The general Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Blue Granite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Blue Granite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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