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Hyaloclastite 
Hyaloclastite 

Nepheline Syenite
Nepheline Syenite



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Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite 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
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock