Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Hyaloclastite  is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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