Tachylite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Turbidite

The general Tachylite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Tachylite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Turbidite

The history of Tachylite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Turbidite

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

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