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Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Amphibolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Amphibole + -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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