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Websterite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
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
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
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 Websterite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Websterite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. 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 Websterite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Websterite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Websterite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Websterite 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.

Websterite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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