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Syenite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
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
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Syenite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Syenite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Syenite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Syenite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Syenite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Hyaloclastite  is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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