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Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Michael Tellinger   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Rapakivi Granite

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

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