Sandstone and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Tachylite

The general Sandstone and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Tachylite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Tachylite

Along with Sandstone and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Tachylite. Etymology of Sandstone and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Tachylite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Tachylite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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