Pseudotachylite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Boninite

The general Pseudotachylite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Boninite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Boninite

Along with Pseudotachylite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Pseudotachylite and Boninite. Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pseudotachylite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Pseudotachylite is From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. while that of Boninite 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 belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Boninite are listed below.

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock