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Pseudotachylite
Pseudotachylite

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Pseudotachylite and Nephelinite 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
 
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
Brazil
Unknown
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Nephelinite

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History of Pseudotachylite and Nephelinite

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Pseudotachylite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Nephelinite

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

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For Nephelinite,

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