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Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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