Cataclasite and Gritstone Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Gritstone

The general Cataclasite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Gritstone

The history of Cataclasite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Gritstone

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

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