Chert and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Chert and Hyaloclastite 

The general Chert and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Chert and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Chert and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Chert and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Chert and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Hyaloclastite  is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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