Cataclasite and Minette Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Minette

The general Cataclasite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Minette. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Minette

The history of Cataclasite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Minette

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

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