Dacite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Cataclasite

The general Dacite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Dacite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Cataclasite

The history of Dacite and Cataclasite 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.

Dacite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Cataclasite

Along with Dacite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Dacite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Cataclasite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Dacite,

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

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock