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Theralite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Theralite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Theralite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Theralite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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