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Diorite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
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 early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diorite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Diorite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Diorite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Diorite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Diorite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Diorite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Hyaloclastite  is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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