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Felsite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
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 English feldspar and -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Felsite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Felsite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Felsite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Felsite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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