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Cataclasite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Cataclasite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe   
France   

Discoverer
Michael Tellinger   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Cataclasite and Arkose

The general Cataclasite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Cataclasite and Arkose

The history of Cataclasite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Arkose

Along with Cataclasite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Cataclasite and Arkose. Etymology of Cataclasite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Cataclasite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Cataclasite is From the Italian word cataclasi while that of Arkose 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 Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Cataclasite and Arkose are listed below.

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