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Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite 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   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite

Along with Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite definition, know more about the etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite. Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hyaloclastite  and Formation of Evaporite. The etymology of Hyaloclastite  is From hyalo +‎ -ite while that of Evaporite 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 Evaporite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hyaloclastite  and Evaporite are listed below.

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