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Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite

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

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