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Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite 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   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Hawaiite

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

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