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Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte 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   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

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 Trachyte

The general Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Trachyte

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

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