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Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
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 the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Vogesite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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