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Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
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
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Hyaloclastite  is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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