Tachylite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Cataclasite

The general Tachylite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Tachylite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Cataclasite

The history of Tachylite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Cataclasite

Along with Tachylite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Tachylite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Tachylite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tachylite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Tachylite is From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting while that of Cataclasite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tachylite and Cataclasite are listed below.

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

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock