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Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite 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   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Granodiorite

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

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