Basalt and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Cataclasite

The general Basalt and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Cataclasite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Cataclasite

Along with Basalt and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Cataclasite. Etymology of Basalt and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Cataclasite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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