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Hyaloclastite  Rock
Hyaloclastite 


Definition
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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 0
History
0
Origin
Unknown 0
Discoverer
Unknown 0
Etymology
From hyalo +‎ -ite 0
Class
Igneous Rocks 0
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0
Family
0
Group
Volcanic 0
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Texture
0
Texture
Pyroclastic 0
Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow 0
Maintenance
More 0
Durability
Durable 0
Water Resistant
No 0
Scratch Resistant
No 0
Stain Resistant
No 0
Wind Resistant
No 0
Acid Resistant
No 0
Appearance
Dull 0
Uses
0
Architecture
0
Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration 0
Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings 0
Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0
Industry
0
Construction Industry
Building houses or walls, Construction Aggregate 0
Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture 0
Other Uses
0
Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork 0
Types
0
Types
Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff. 0
Features
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust 0
Archaeological Significance
0
Monuments
Used 0
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0
Sculpture
Used 0
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0
Pictographs
Used 0
Petroglyphs
Used 0
Figurines
Used 0
Fossils
Absent 0
Formation
0
Formation
Hyaloclastite is a type of Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma. 0
Composition
0
Mineral Content
Calcite, Chlorite 0
Compound Content
Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide 0
Transformation
0
Metamorphism
Yes 0
Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism 0
Weathering
Yes 0
Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Erosion
Yes 0
Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion 0
Properties
0
Physical Properties
0
Hardness
1-2 0
Grain Size
Fine Grained 0
Fracture
Not Available 0
Streak
Colorless 0
Porosity
Highly Porous 0
Luster
Dull and Grainy 0
Compressive Strength
Not Available 0
Cleavage
Not Available 0
Toughness
Not Available 0
Specific Gravity
Not Available 0
Transparency
Opaque 0
Density
Not Available 0
Thermal Properties
0
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available 0
Resistance
Heat Resistant 0
Reserves
0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
0
Asia
Russia 0
Africa
South Africa 0
Europe
Iceland 0
Others
Not Yet Found 0
Deposits in Western Continents
0
North America
Canada, USA 0
South America
Brazil, Colombia 0
Deposits in Oceania Continent
0
Australia
Not Yet Found 0
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Information about Hyaloclastite 

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Hyaloclastite  Uses. We have provided you with all information about Hyaloclastite  rock here. 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  is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Hyaloclastite  is colorless. Get to know more about Hyaloclastite  rock and characteristics of Hyaloclastite  rock in the next sections.

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