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Shale and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Shale and Tachylite

The general Shale and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Shale and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Tachylite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Tachylite

Along with Shale and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Tachylite. Etymology of Shale and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Tachylite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Tachylite are listed below.

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