Dunite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Dunite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Dunite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. 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 Dunite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Dunite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Dunite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Dunite 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.

Dunite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Dunite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock