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Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite 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   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Eclogite

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

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