The general Tachylite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Tachylite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Tachylite and Boninite 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.
Tachylite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Tachylite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Tachylite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Tachylite is Iceland whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Tachylite and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Tachylite and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Tachylite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Tachylite and Boninite. Etymology of Tachylite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tachylite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Tachylite is From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting while that of Boninite is From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tachylite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tachylite and Boninite are listed below.
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