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Pseudotachylite and Marble Definition


Marble and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Marble

The general Pseudotachylite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Marble. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Marble

The history of Pseudotachylite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Marble

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

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