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Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
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
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

The general Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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