Cataclasite and Essexite  Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Essexite 

The general Cataclasite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Essexite 

The history of Cataclasite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Essexite 

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

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