Tachylite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Jadeitite

The general Tachylite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Tachylite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Jadeitite

The history of Tachylite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Jadeitite

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

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