Tachylite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Hornblendite

The general Tachylite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Tachylite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Hornblendite

The history of Tachylite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Hornblendite

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

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