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Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  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.

Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Hyaloclastite  is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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