Formation of Pseudotachylite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Pseudotachylite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Iron Oxides, Pyroxene, Quartz, Stishovite, Sulfides

1.2.2 Compound Content

Carbon Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Erosion

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77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

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Pseudotachylite Formation

Pseudotachylite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Pseudotachylite Uses and the Pseudotachylite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Pseudotachylite is explained below:

Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Pseudotachylite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.

Along with Pseudotachylite Formation, also learn about Pseudotachylite composition and transformation in the next section.