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Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
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
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Joseph Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Hawaii Islands   
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
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  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, 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 Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Hawaiite 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.

Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hawaiite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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