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Sovite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Sovite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Sovite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Sovite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Sovite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Sovite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Hyaloclastite  is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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