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Pseudotachylite and Diabase 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
 
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Germany
Christian Leopold von Buch
From Greek di + base
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Diabase

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History of Pseudotachylite and Diabase

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Pseudotachylite and Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Diabase

Along with Pseudotachylite and Diabase definition, know more about the etymology of Pseudotachylite and Diabase. Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Diabase gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pseudotachylite and Formation of Diabase. The etymology of Pseudotachylite is while that of Diabase 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 Diabase belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Diabase are listed below.

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