Tachylite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Enderbite

The general Tachylite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Tachylite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Enderbite

The history of Tachylite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock