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Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite 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   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

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 Peridotite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite

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

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