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Pegmatite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Pegmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals  
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite  

History
  
  

Origin
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Hawaii Islands  

Discoverer
R. J. Hauy  
Joseph Iddings  

Etymology
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite  
From Hawaii Islands  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Pegmatite and Hawaiite

The general Pegmatite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pegmatite and Hawaiite

The history of Pegmatite and Hawaiite 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.

Pegmatite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

Pegmatite and Hawaiite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pegmatite and Hawaiite. In this section, you will know about Pegmatite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pegmatite is whereas Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Pegmatite and Hawaiite discoverer. The Discoverer of Pegmatite is R. J. Hauy and the discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings.

Etymology of Pegmatite and Hawaiite

Along with Pegmatite and Hawaiite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Hawaiite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Hawaiite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Hawaiite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Hawaiite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Hawaiite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Hawaiite are listed below.

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