Cataclasite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Blue Granite

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

History of Cataclasite and Blue Granite

The history of Cataclasite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Blue Granite

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

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