Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock