Basanite  and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Cataclasite

The general Basanite  and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Cataclasite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Cataclasite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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