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Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Wackestone Definition


Definition

Definition
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   
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 the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Wackestone and Hyaloclastite 

The general Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. 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 Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Wackestone and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Wackestone 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.

Wackestone and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wackestone and Hyaloclastite 

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

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