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Turbidite and Tachylite

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
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
European Foreland Basins
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Mud-rich, Sandy
Vitreous
2.2 Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
Black, Dark Brown
2.3 Maintenance
Less
More
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Dull and Banded
Glassy
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
Cutting Tool, Knives, Landscaping, Scrapers
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Features
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Clasts are smooth to touch, NA
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
4.4 Fossils
Present
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
Tachylite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Feldspar, Olivine
5.2.2 Compound Content
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
Fe, Mg
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
35.5
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Vermilion
6.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Metallic
Resinous
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2206.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Disjunctive
Not Available
6.1.9 Toughness
2.4
Not Available
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.46-2.732.4
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm33.058 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Not Yet Found
Cambodia, Russia, South Korea
7.1.2 Africa
Western Africa
East Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
England, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Scotland, Sweden
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Hawaii Islands
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia
Not Yet Found
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia
Victoria

All about Turbidite and Tachylite Properties

Know all about Turbidite and Tachylite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tachylite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Tachylite is Vitreous. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Tachylite appears Glassy. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Tachylite is resinous. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Tachylite is available in black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite and Tachylite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.