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Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
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
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Peridotite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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