tachylite

• Tachylit ist ein natürlich vorkommendes vulkanisches Glas, das bei der raschen Abkühlung von basaltischer oder anderer mafischer Lava entsteht und meist schwarz oder dunkelbraun gefärbt ist.

A noun referring to a basic or basalt glass, typically black or dark brown in color, formed by the rapid cooling of lava.

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   A natural black or dark brown glass formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic magma, often found in volcanic environments.

   Basaltisches Vulkanglas

   • The geologist identified the sample as tachylite due to its glassy texture and dark color.
   • Tachylite is commonly found in the outer crust of lava flows.
   • Under the microscope, tachylite shows a characteristic vitreous structure.