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Hyaloclastite  and Amphibolite

1 Definition
1.1 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
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart
1.3 Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite
From Amphibole + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Pyroclastic
Banded, Foliated, Massive
2.2 Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow
Black, Brown, Green, Grey
2.3 Maintenance
More
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.5 Appearance
Dull
Foliated
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Office Buildings
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
Building houses or walls, Construction Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cobblestones, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Roadstone
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff.
Hornblendite
4.2 Features
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust
Clasts are smooth to touch, Matrix variable, Surfaces are often shiny
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Not Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Hyaloclastite is a type of Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.
Amphibolite is a coarse-grained metamorphic rock which forms by metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks like basalt and gabbro or from the metamorphism of clay-rich sedimentary rocks like marl or graywacke.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Chlorite
Amphibole, Andalusite, Biotite, Calcite, Epidote, Garnet, Hornblade, Kyanite, Magnetite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Staurolite, Wollastonite
5.2.2 Compound Content
Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
1-2
6-7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular to Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
Colorless
White to Grey
6.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Dull and Grainy
Vitreous to Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
What Is Flint
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
What Is Obsidian
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6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
2.3
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.5
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
Not Available
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
What Is Banded ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
What Is Granulite
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6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Russia
Russia, Turkey
7.1.2 Africa
South Africa
Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
7.1.3 Europe
Iceland
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Norway, Poland
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia
Brazil
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Not Yet Found
South Australia, Western Australia

All about Hyaloclastite  and Amphibolite Properties

Know all about Hyaloclastite  and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Hyaloclastite  is Pyroclastic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Hyaloclastite  appears Dull and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Hyaloclastite  is dull and grainy while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Hyaloclastite  is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Hyaloclastite  are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.