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Hyaloclastite  and Laterite Definition


Laterite 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   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Laterite

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

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