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Cataclasite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Michael Tellinger   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Cataclasite and Granophyre

The general Cataclasite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Cataclasite and Granophyre

The history of Cataclasite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Granophyre

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

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