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Cataclasite and Turbidite

1 Definition
1.1 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
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe
European Foreland Basins
1.2.2 Discoverer
Michael Tellinger
Arnold H. Bouma
1.3 Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Clastic
Mud-rich, Sandy
2.2 Color
Brown, Green, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Dull and Banded
Dull and Banded
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
Not Available
4.2 Features
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
Present
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Cataclasiste rocks mainly form by pressure deep under the Earth's surface, from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Apatite, Augite, Biotite, Calcite, Enstatite, Epidote, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Pyroxene, Quartz
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
5.2.2 Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
3-43
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
NA
Splintery
6.1.4 Streak
Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Metallic
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA200.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
2.4
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.12.46-2.73
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm31.6-2.5 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.92 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
Not Yet Found
7.1.2 Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa
Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
England, Finland, France, Spain, United Kingdom
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Argentina, Colombia
Brazil, Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia

All about Cataclasite and Turbidite Properties

Know all about Cataclasite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Turbidite is metallic. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.