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Shale and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
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 German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Shale and Hyaloclastite 

The general Shale and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Shale and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Shale and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Shale and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Shale and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Hyaloclastite  is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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