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Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite

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

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