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Mangerite and Pseudotachylite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite

The general Mangerite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Mangerite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Pseudotachylite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pseudotachylite,

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