Cataclasite and Coquina Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Coquina

The general Cataclasite and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Coquina

The history of Cataclasite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Coquina

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock