Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar
History
Origin
USA
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Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy
Etymology
From pseudo- + tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock