Chalk and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Cataclasite

The general Chalk and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Chalk and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Cataclasite

The history of Chalk and Cataclasite 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.

Chalk and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Cataclasite

Along with Chalk and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Chalk and Cataclasite. Etymology of Chalk and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chalk and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Chalk is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone while that of Cataclasite is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chalk and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Chalk,

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

For Cataclasite,

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