Marble and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Marble and Pseudotachylite

The general Marble and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Marble and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Pseudotachylite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Pseudotachylite

Along with Marble and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Marble and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Pseudotachylite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble and Pseudotachylite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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