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Pseudotachylite and Latite 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
 
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
Italy
Unknown
From the Latin word latium
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Latite

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History of Pseudotachylite and Latite

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Pseudotachylite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Latite

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

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