Cataclasite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation

The general Cataclasite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation

The history of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation

Along with Cataclasite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Cataclasite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Cataclasite is From the Italian word cataclasi while that of Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Cataclasite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation,

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