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Limestone and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Limestone and Hyaloclastite 

The general Limestone and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Limestone and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Limestone and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Limestone and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Limestone and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Hyaloclastite  is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Limestone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock