Pseudotachylite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite

The general Pseudotachylite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Larvikite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Larvikite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock