Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Hyaloclastite  is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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