Aplite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Tachylite

The general Aplite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Aplite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Tachylite

The history of Aplite and Tachylite 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.

Aplite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Tachylite

Along with Aplite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Tachylite. Etymology of Aplite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Tachylite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Tachylite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock