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Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
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 Latin basanites + -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Basanite  and Hyaloclastite 

The general Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Hyaloclastite 

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

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