Cataclasite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre

The general Cataclasite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre

The history of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Lamprophyre

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

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