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Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Pegmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   
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
  
  

Discoverer
R. J. Hauy   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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