Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite

The general Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock