Tachylite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Eclogite

The general Tachylite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Tachylite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Eclogite

The history of Tachylite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Eclogite

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

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