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Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Ijolite

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

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