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Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
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
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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