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Hyaloclastite  and Basanite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite
From Latin basanites + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite 

The general Hyaloclastite  and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite . Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite 

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Basanite 

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basanite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock