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Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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 Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Hyaloclastite  is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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