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Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Hyaloclastite  is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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