Carbonatite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Cataclasite

The general Carbonatite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Cataclasite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Cataclasite

Along with Carbonatite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Cataclasite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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