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Hyaloclastite  and Gossan Definition


Gossan 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   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan

The general Hyaloclastite  and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan. Get to know more information about Hyaloclastite  and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan

The history of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hyaloclastite  and Gossan

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

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