Cataclasite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Shoshonite

The general Cataclasite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Shoshonite

The history of Cataclasite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Shoshonite

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

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