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Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

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 Monzonite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Monzonite

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

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