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Pseudotachylite and Picrite 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
 
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
Hawaii Islands
Unknown
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Picrite

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History of Pseudotachylite and Picrite

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Pseudotachylite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Picrite

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

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