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Pseudotachylite Definition



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Definition
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments. 0

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Origin
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Unknown 0

Etymology
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

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Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0

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Group
Not Applicable 0

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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Pseudotachylite

Pseudotachylite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Pseudotachylite in general, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Pseudotachylite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Pseudotachylite Definition, know more about the History of Pseudotachylite, Etymology of Pseudotachylite in next sections.

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