Rhyodacite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Tachylite

The general Rhyodacite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Tachylite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Tachylite

Along with Rhyodacite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Tachylite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Tachylite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• 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