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Peridotite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Tachylite

The general Peridotite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Tachylite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Tachylite

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

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