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Pumice and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Pumice Definition


Definition

Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   
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
  
  

Origin
Spain   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous 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 Pumice and Hyaloclastite 

The general Pumice and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. 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 Pumice and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Pumice and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Pumice and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pumice and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Hyaloclastite 

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

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