All about Hyaloclastite and Quartzite Properties
Know all about Hyaloclastite and Quartzite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hyaloclastite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic whereas that of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular. Hyaloclastite appears Dull and Quartzite appears Lustrous. The luster of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy while that of Quartzite is vitreous. Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.