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Pseudotachylite and Hornfels 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
 
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock
New Zealand
Unknown
From German which means hornstone
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Hornfels

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History of Pseudotachylite and Hornfels

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Pseudotachylite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Hornfels

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

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