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Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   
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'.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite

The general Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite 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, 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'.. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite 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 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 Formation of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite. In this section, you will know about Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite are USA. It is interesting to know the name of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite discoverer. The discoverer of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite are Unknown.

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 From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. while that of Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Serpentinite are listed below.

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