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Hyaloclastite  and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Marble

The general Hyaloclastite  and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Marble, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Marble. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Marble

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Marble

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

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