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Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyandesite

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

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