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Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
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
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Hyaloclastite  is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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