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Tachylite and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Tachylite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt  
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland  
New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Ferdinand von Hochstetter  

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting  
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Tachylite and Dunite

The general Tachylite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Tachylite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Dunite

The history of Tachylite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Dunite

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

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