Cataclasite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Kenyte

The general Cataclasite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Kenyte

The history of Cataclasite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Kenyte

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock