The general Hyaloclastite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Hyaloclastite and Boninite 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.
Hyaloclastite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Hyaloclastite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Hyaloclastite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Hyaloclastite is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Hyaloclastite and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Hyaloclastite and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Hyaloclastite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Hyaloclastite and Boninite. Etymology of Hyaloclastite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hyaloclastite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Hyaloclastite is From hyalo + -ite while that of Boninite is From hyalo + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hyaloclastite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hyaloclastite and Boninite are listed below.
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