Tachylite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Pyrolite

The general Tachylite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Tachylite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Pyrolite

The history of Tachylite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Pyrolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock