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Diatomite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite

The general Diatomite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite 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.

Diatomite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Diatomite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Pseudotachylite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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