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Pseudotachylite and Skarn 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
 
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin
USA, Australia
Tornebohm
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Skarn

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Pseudotachylite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Skarn

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

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