Sandstone and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Cataclasite

The general Sandstone and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Cataclasite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Cataclasite

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

For Sandstone,

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