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Cataclasite and Nephelinite Definition

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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
Swiss Alps, Europe
Michael Tellinger
From the Italian word cataclasi
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
Brazil
Unknown
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Cataclasite and Nephelinite

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History of Cataclasite and Nephelinite

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Cataclasite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Cataclasite and Nephelinite

Along with Cataclasite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Cataclasite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Cataclasite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Cataclasite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Cataclasite is while that of Nephelinite is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Cataclasite and Nephelinite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Cataclasite and Nephelinite are listed below.

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