Soapstone and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Tachylite

The general Soapstone and Tachylite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Tachylite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Tachylite

Along with Soapstone and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Tachylite. Etymology of Soapstone and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Tachylite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Tachylite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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