Cataclasite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Adamellite

The general Cataclasite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Adamellite

The history of Cataclasite and Adamellite 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.

Cataclasite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Adamellite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock