Tachylite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Tonalite

The general Tachylite and Tonalite 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, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Tachylite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Tonalite

The history of Tachylite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Tonalite

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

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