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Aplite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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