Cataclasite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Carbonatite

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

History of Cataclasite and Carbonatite

The history of Cataclasite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Carbonatite

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

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