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Hyaloclastite 
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Hyaloclastite  Rock

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

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Pyroclastic

2.2 Color

Brown, Grey, Yellow

2.3 Maintenance

More

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

81% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

86% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

66% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

49% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

48% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Dull

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

Building houses or walls, Construction Aggregate

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

4 Types

4.1 Types

Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff.

4.2 Features

Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

4.3.3 Sculpture

Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

4.3.5 Pictographs

Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Hyaloclastite is a type of Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Calcite, Chlorite

5.2.2 Compound Content

Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

97% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

99% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

5.3.5 Erosion

92% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

1-2
Coal
1 7

6.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

6.1.4 Streak

Colorless

6.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Dull and Grainy

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Obsidian
0.15 450

6.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available
Granite
0 8.4

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.12 Density

Not Available
Granite
0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Granulite
0.14 3.2

6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

7 Reserves

7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

7.1.1 Asia

Russia

7.1.2 Africa

South Africa

7.1.3 Europe

Iceland

7.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

Canada, USA

7.2.2 South America

Brazil, Colombia

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Not Yet Found

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.