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Argillite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Argillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   
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 Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Argillite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Argillite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. 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 Argillite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Argillite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Argillite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Argillite 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.

Argillite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Argillite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Argillite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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