1 Definition
1.1 Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock