Lherzolite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Tachylite

The general Lherzolite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Tachylite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Tachylite

Along with Lherzolite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Tachylite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Tachylite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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