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Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Ignimbrite

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

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