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Claystone and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Claystone Definition


Definition

Definition
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   
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 English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Claystone and Hyaloclastite 

The general Claystone and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. 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 Claystone and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Claystone and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Claystone and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Claystone and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Claystone 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.

Claystone and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Claystone and Hyaloclastite 

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

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