Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite 

The general Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. 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 Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Conglomerate 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.

Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Conglomerate and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Conglomerate is From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Conglomerate and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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