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Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
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 the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Foidolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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