Diabase and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Cataclasite

The general Diabase and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Cataclasite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Cataclasite

Along with Diabase and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Cataclasite. Etymology of Diabase and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Cataclasite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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