Hyaloclastite  and Websterite Definition

Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Websterite

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock