Jaspillite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Tachylite

The general Jaspillite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Tachylite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Tachylite

Along with Jaspillite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Tachylite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Tachylite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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