tachylites

[US]/ˈtakɪlaɪts/
[UK]/ˈtækɪlaɪts/

Translation

n.A volcanic glass formed by rapid cooling of basaltic lava, typically black or dark brown in color.

Phrases & Collocations

tachylite fragments

tachylites contain

volcanic tachylites

tachylite composition

tachylites form

tachylites indicate

tachylites develop

dark tachylites

Example Sentences

geologists discovered tachylites in the volcanic deposit during the expedition.

the laboratory analyzed the tachylites specimen to determine its chemical composition.

researchers found tachylites embedded in the ancient lava flow.

the geology museum contains a rare collection of tachylites from various volcanic regions.

microscopic examination revealed the glassy texture characteristic of tachylites.

tachylites form when molten lava cools extremely rapidly upon contact with water.

the scientific paper provided detailed classification of the tachylites samples.

volcanic eruptions often produce tachylites along with other fragmental materials.

the tachylites were preserved in specialized containers to prevent contamination.

geochemical analysis showed that the tachylites originated from a mantle source.

the study of tachylites helps scientists understand ancient volcanic processes.

tachylites exhibit unique optical properties under polarized light microscopy.

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