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Adakite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Adakite Definition


Definition

Definition
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Adak, Aleutian Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Defant and Drummond   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Adak, Aleutian Islands   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adakite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Adakite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. 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 Adakite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Adakite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Adakite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adakite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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