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Pseudotachylite and Limestone 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.
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Belsazar Hacquet
1.3 Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
From lime and stone in late 14th Century
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Limestone

The general Pseudotachylite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Limestone

The history of Pseudotachylite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Limestone

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Limestone,

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