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Hawaiite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Hawaiite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Joseph Iddings   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Hawaii Islands   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hawaiite and Hawaiite

The general Hawaiite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Hawaiite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hawaiite and Hawaiite

The history of Hawaiite and Hawaiite 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.

Hawaiite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hawaiite and Hawaiite

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

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