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Tachylite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Tachylite and Larvikite

The general Tachylite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Tachylite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Larvikite

The history of Tachylite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Larvikite

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

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