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Pseudotachylite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone

The general Pseudotachylite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone

The history of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Mudstone

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

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