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Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite

The general Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Itacolumite

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

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