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Hyaloclastite  and Chert Definition


Chert and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Chert

The general Hyaloclastite  and Chert definition can be stated as: Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Chert, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Chert. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Chert

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Chert 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.

Hyaloclastite  and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Chert

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

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