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Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Larvikite

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

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