Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Hyaloclastite  is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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