Picrite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Picrite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Picrite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Picrite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Picrite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Picrite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Picrite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock