Pseudotachylite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Websterite

The general Pseudotachylite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Websterite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Websterite

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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

For Websterite,

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