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Cataclasite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone 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   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Michael Tellinger   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Cataclasite and Sandstone

The general Cataclasite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Cataclasite and Sandstone

The history of Cataclasite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Sandstone

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

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