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Pseudotachylite and Latite Definition


Latite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 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.

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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.

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