Cataclasite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Diabase

The general Cataclasite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Diabase

The history of Cataclasite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Diabase

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Diabase,

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