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Pseudotachylite
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Definition

Definition

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

History

Origin

USA

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

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

Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group

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Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Pseudotachylite

Pseudotachylite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Pseudotachylite in general, . Pseudotachylite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Pseudotachylite Definition, know more about the History of Pseudotachylite, Etymology of Pseudotachylite in next sections.