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Tachylite and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Tachylite and Granulite

The general Tachylite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Tachylite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Granulite

The history of Tachylite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Granulite

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

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