Cataclasite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite

The general Cataclasite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite

The history of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Litchfieldite

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

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