Arkose and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Tachylite

The general Arkose and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Tachylite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Tachylite

Along with Arkose and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Tachylite. Etymology of Arkose and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Tachylite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Tachylite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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