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tachylite

/ˈtæk.ɪ.laɪt/

Traduction: Nom désignant un verre basaltique ou volcanique, généralement noir ou brun foncé, formé par refroidissement rapide de la lave.

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/ˈtæk.ɪ.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un verre basaltique ou volcanique, généralement noir ou brun foncé, formé par refroidissement rapide de la lave.

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

  1. Basaltic volcanic glassC2formalscientific

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

    frTachylite

    • 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.
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