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Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate

The general Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate

The history of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate

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

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