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Theralite and Tachylite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Tachylite

The general Theralite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Theralite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Tachylite

The history of Theralite and Tachylite 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.

Theralite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Tachylite

Along with Theralite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Tachylite. Etymology of Theralite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Tachylite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Tachylite are listed below.

For Theralite,

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

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