Itacolumite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Tachylite

The general Itacolumite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Tachylite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Tachylite

Along with Itacolumite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Tachylite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Tachylite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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