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Marl and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
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 Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Hyaloclastite 

The general Marl and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. 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 Marl and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Marl and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Marl and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Marl and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Marl and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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