Appinite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Appinite and Cataclasite

The general Appinite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Cataclasite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Cataclasite

Along with Appinite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Appinite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Cataclasite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Appinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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