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Tachylite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   
Not Available   

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 Mangerite

The general Tachylite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Tachylite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tachylite and Mangerite

The history of Tachylite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Mangerite

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

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