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Oolite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
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 oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Oolite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Oolite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Oolite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Oolite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Oolite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Hyaloclastite  is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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