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Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite 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   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Rapakivi Granite

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

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