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Granite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   
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 Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   
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, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Granite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. 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 Granite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Granite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Granite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Granite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Granite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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