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Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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