Adamellite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Cataclasite

The general Adamellite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Cataclasite

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Cataclasite

Along with Adamellite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Adamellite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Cataclasite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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