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Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite 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   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Mylonite

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

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