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Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Granophyre

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

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