Aplite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Aplite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Aplite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar 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 Aplite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Aplite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Aplite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Aplite,

• 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