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Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite 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   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

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 Pyrolite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite

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

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