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Pseudotachylite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite

The general Pseudotachylite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite 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.

Pseudotachylite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite

Along with Pseudotachylite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite. Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pseudotachylite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Pseudotachylite is From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. while that of Anthracite is From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pseudotachylite and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Anthracite are listed below.

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