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Felsite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Felsite and Pseudotachylite

The general Felsite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Pseudotachylite

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

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