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Flint and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Flint Definition


Definition

Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   
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 Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Flint and Hyaloclastite 

The general Flint and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. 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 Flint and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Flint and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Flint and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Flint 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.

Flint and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Flint and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Flint and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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