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Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite

The general Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite

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

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