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Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
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
Strait of sicily   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
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 Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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