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Pseudotachylite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Gossan

The general Pseudotachylite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Gossan

The history of Pseudotachylite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Gossan

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

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