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Hyaloclastite  and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Granulite

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

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