Gossan and Hyaloclastite 

All about Gossan and Hyaloclastite  Properties

Know all about Gossan and Hyaloclastite  properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Hyaloclastite  is Pyroclastic. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Hyaloclastite  appears Dull. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Hyaloclastite  is dull and grainy. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Hyaloclastite  is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Hyaloclastite  are cemetery markers, creating artwork.