Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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