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Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Teschenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   
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
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Hyaloclastite  is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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