Pseudotachylite and Latite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Latite

The general Pseudotachylite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Latite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Latite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

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 From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. while that of Latite 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 Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Latite are listed below.

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock