Tachylite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Tachylite and Websterite

The general Tachylite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Tachylite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Tachylite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Tachylite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tachylite and Websterite

The history of Tachylite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tachylite and Websterite

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

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