Foidolite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Tachylite

The general Foidolite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Tachylite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Tachylite

Along with Foidolite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Tachylite. Etymology of Foidolite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Tachylite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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