Cataclasite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Evaporite

The general Cataclasite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Evaporite

The history of Cataclasite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Evaporite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Evaporite,

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