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Theralite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
From Greek to pursue   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Pseudotachylite

The general Theralite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Theralite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Theralite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Pseudotachylite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

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