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Pseudotachylite and Obsidian 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
 
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth
Ethiopia
Obsius
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Volcanic
Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Obsidian

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History of Pseudotachylite and Obsidian

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Pseudotachylite and Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Obsidian

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

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