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Harzburgite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Tachylite

The general Harzburgite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Tachylite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Tachylite

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

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