Dacite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Tachylite

The general Dacite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. 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 Dacite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Tachylite

The history of Dacite 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.

Dacite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Tachylite

Along with Dacite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Tachylite. Etymology of Dacite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Tachylite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Dacite,

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