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Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Greywacke Definition


Definition

Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent 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 German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   
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 Greywacke and Hyaloclastite 

The general Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent 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 Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Hyaloclastite  is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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