Cataclasite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Troctolite

The general Cataclasite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Troctolite

The history of Cataclasite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Troctolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock