Oolite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Tachylite

The general Oolite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Tachylite

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Tachylite

Along with Oolite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Tachylite. Etymology of Oolite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Tachylite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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