Pseudotachylite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Theralite

The general Pseudotachylite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Theralite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Theralite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock