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Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
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 English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Siltstone and Hyaloclastite 

The general Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. 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 Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Hyaloclastite  is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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