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Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite 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
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Strait of sicily
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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

For Pantellerite,

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