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Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite

The general Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite

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

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