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Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite 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   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Tachylite

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

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