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Pseudotachylite and Phonolite 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.
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic
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 Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit
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
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite

The general Pseudotachylite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Phonolite,

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