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Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  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.

Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Hyaloclastite  is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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