Cataclasite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Cataclasite and Wehrlite

The general Cataclasite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Cataclasite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Cataclasite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Cataclasite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Cataclasite and Wehrlite

The history of Cataclasite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Cataclasite and Wehrlite

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

For Cataclasite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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