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Soapstone and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite

The general Soapstone and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite

The history of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite 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.

Soapstone and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite

Along with Soapstone and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Pseudotachylite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Pseudotachylite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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