Blue Granite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Cataclasite

The general Blue Granite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Cataclasite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Cataclasite

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

For Blue Granite,

• 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