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Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Soapstone

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

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