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Pseudotachylite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite

The general Pseudotachylite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite

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

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