Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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