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Sovite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Pseudotachylite

The general Sovite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Sovite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Sovite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Pseudotachylite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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