Blueschist and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Blueschist and Cataclasite

The general Blueschist and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. 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 Blueschist and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blueschist and Cataclasite

The history of Blueschist 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.

Blueschist and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blueschist and Cataclasite

Along with Blueschist and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Cataclasite. Etymology of Blueschist and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Cataclasite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist and Cataclasite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Blueschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium 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