Phyllite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite

The general Phyllite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Phyllite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Pseudotachylite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Pseudotachylite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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