Tachylite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Laterite

The general Tachylite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Tachylite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Laterite

The history of Tachylite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Laterite

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

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