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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
From the Italian word cataclasi
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
From the Latin word latium
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock