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Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered 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
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered 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 Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Turbidite 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.

Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  . In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Hyaloclastite  is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Hyaloclastite  is Unknown.

Etymology of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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