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Pseudotachylite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
USA  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.  
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Oolite

The general Pseudotachylite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Oolite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Oolite

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

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