Phyllite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Tachylite

The general Phyllite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Tachylite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Tachylite

Along with Phyllite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Tachylite. Etymology of Phyllite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Tachylite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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