Icelandite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Cataclasite

The general Icelandite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. 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 Icelandite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Cataclasite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Cataclasite

Along with Icelandite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Icelandite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Cataclasite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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