Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. On the other hand, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Cataclasite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock