Cataclasite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Serpentinite

The general Cataclasite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Serpentinite

The history of Cataclasite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Serpentinite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Serpentinite,

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