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Pseudotachylite and Scoria 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
 
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
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Unknown
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Scoria

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History of Pseudotachylite and Scoria

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Pseudotachylite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Scoria

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

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