Pseudotachylite and Norite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Norite

The general Pseudotachylite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Norite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Norite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Norite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Norite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock