Pantellerite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Pantellerite and Tachylite

The general Pantellerite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Tachylite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Tachylite

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

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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