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Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite

The general Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. 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 Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Pseudotachylite

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

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