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Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
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 Granophyre and Hyaloclastite 

The general Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. 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 Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Granophyre 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.

Granophyre and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Hyaloclastite 

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

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