Cataclasite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Adakite

The general Cataclasite and Adakite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Adakite

The history of Cataclasite and Adakite 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.

Cataclasite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Adakite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock