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Andesite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
North America
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Andesite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Andesite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Andesite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Andesite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

Andesite and Hyaloclastite  definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  . In this section, you will know about Andesite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Hyaloclastite  is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  discoverer. The discoverer of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  are Unknown.

Etymology of Andesite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Andesite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Andesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock