Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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