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Pseudotachylite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.  
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc  

History
  
  

Origin
USA  
USA  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.  
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone

The general Pseudotachylite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone

The history of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone

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

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