Tachylite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Theralite

The general Tachylite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Tachylite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Theralite

The history of Tachylite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Theralite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock