Hyaloclastite  and Argillite Definition

Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite

The general Hyaloclastite  and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Argillite

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock