Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Hyaloclastite  is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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