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Suevite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
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
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Suevite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. 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 Suevite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Suevite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Suevite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Suevite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Suevite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Hyaloclastite  is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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