Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Hyaloclastite  is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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