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Pseudotachylite
Pseudotachylite

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Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite 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
 
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
USA
Unknown
From English word serpentinization.
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite

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History of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite

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Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite

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

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