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Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Carbonatite

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

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