Cataclasite and Ganister Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Ganister

The general Cataclasite and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Ganister

The history of Cataclasite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Ganister

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock