Pseudotachylite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite

The general Pseudotachylite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Eclogite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Eclogite,

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