Pyrolite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Cataclasite

The general Pyrolite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Cataclasite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Cataclasite

Along with Pyrolite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Cataclasite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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