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
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
History
Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From hyalo + -ite
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
Volcanic
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock