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Pseudotachylite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Comendite

The general Pseudotachylite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Comendite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Comendite

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

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