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Tachylite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Tachylite and Lamprophyre

The general Tachylite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Tachylite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Lamprophyre

The history of Tachylite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Lamprophyre

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

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