Cataclasite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Wackestone

The general Cataclasite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Wackestone

The history of Cataclasite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Wackestone

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Wackestone,

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