Schist and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Schist and Hyaloclastite 

The general Schist and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Schist and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Schist and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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