Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite

The general Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Cataclasite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Cataclasite,

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