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Anorthosite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Cataclasite

The general Anorthosite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. 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 Anorthosite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Cataclasite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Cataclasite

Along with Anorthosite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Cataclasite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Cataclasite are listed below.

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