Adakite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Cataclasite

The general Adakite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. 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 Adakite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Cataclasite

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Cataclasite

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock