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Scoria and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
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 late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
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 Scoria and Hyaloclastite 

The general Scoria and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Scoria and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Scoria and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Scoria and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Scoria and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Hyaloclastite  is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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