Tachylite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Phyllite

The general Tachylite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Tachylite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Phyllite

The history of Tachylite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Phyllite

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

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