Cataclasite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Novaculite

The general Cataclasite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Novaculite

The history of Cataclasite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Novaculite

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

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