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Cataclasite and Chalk Definition


Chalk 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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Michael Tellinger   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Cataclasite and Chalk

The general Cataclasite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Cataclasite and Chalk

The history of Cataclasite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Chalk

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

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