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Pseudotachylite and Boninite Definition

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Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
USA
Unknown
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
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
Japan
Unknown
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Boninite

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History of Pseudotachylite and Boninite

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Pseudotachylite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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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 while that of Boninite is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pseudotachylite and Boninite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Boninite are listed below.

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For Boninite,

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