Cataclasite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Borolanite

The general Cataclasite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Borolanite

The history of Cataclasite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Borolanite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Borolanite,

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