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Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Hornfels Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   
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
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German which means hornstone   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Hornfels and Hyaloclastite 

The general Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. 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 Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornfels and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone while that of Hyaloclastite  is From German which means hornstone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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