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Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
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 English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
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 Mudstone and Hyaloclastite 

The general Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Hyaloclastite  is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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