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Hyaloclastite 
Hyaloclastite 




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Hyaloclastite  Definition

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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From hyalo +‎ -ite

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Hyaloclastite 

Hyaloclastite  is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Hyaloclastite  in general, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Hyaloclastite  comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Hyaloclastite  Definition, know more about the History of Hyaloclastite  , Etymology of Hyaloclastite  in next sections.