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Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite

The general Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Hawaiite

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

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