Pseudotachylite and Hornfels

All about Pseudotachylite and Hornfels Properties

Know all about Pseudotachylite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pseudotachylite and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pseudotachylite is Quench whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Pseudotachylite appears Dull and Soft and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Pseudotachylite is vitreous while that of Hornfels is shiny. Pseudotachylite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Pseudotachylite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.