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Latite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Latin word latium
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Latite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Latite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Latite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Latite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Latite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Latite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Hyaloclastite  is From the Latin word latium. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Latite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Latite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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