Tachylite
A rock classification type
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About Tachylite
Tachylite, also spelt tachylyte, is a black or dark brown, opaque basaltic glass. The term may refer to an interstitial glass or a rock composed mostly of such glass.
Another definition: A glassy basalt usually containing magnetite microlites and generally occurring as the selvages of dykes and sills.
Compare also pseudotachylyte.
Another definition: A glassy basalt usually containing magnetite microlites and generally occurring as the selvages of dykes and sills.
Compare also pseudotachylyte.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51699
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51699:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
cb84d799-e2b3-4f66-90b4-03532bb5fd54
Classification of Tachylite
Mineralogy of Tachylite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Glass | A non-crystalline, amorphous, relatively homogeneous solid material with a random liquid-like structure generally ... |
Synonyms of Tachylite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 10 photos of Tachylite associated with Palagonite | |
| 2 photos of Tachylite associated with Basalt | |
| 1 photo of Tachylite associated with Andesite | |
| 1 photo of Tachylite associated with Feldspar Group | |
| 1 photo of Tachylite associated with Clay minerals |
Internet Links for Tachylite
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Hukatere Volcano, Hukatere Peninsula, Kaipara District, Northland Region, New Zealand