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Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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