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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Michael Tellinger
1.3 Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Clastic
2.2 Color
Brown, Green, White, Yellow
2.3 Maintenance
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
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81% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.3 Stain Resistant
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42% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.4 Wind Resistant
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19% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.5 Acid Resistant
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15% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.5 Appearance
Dull and Banded
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
4.2 Features
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
4.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
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.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Apatite, Augite, Biotite, Calcite, Enstatite, Epidote, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Pyroxene, Quartz
5.2.2 Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
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50% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
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77% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
NA
6.1.4 Streak
Black
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.15
450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
6.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
6.1.12 Density
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.14
3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
7.1.2 Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa
7.1.3 Europe
England, Finland, France, Spain, United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Argentina, Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia