Andesite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Cataclasite

The general Andesite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Cataclasite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Cataclasite

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

For Andesite,

• 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:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock