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Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz   
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
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Hyaloclastite  is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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