Epidosite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Cataclasite

The general Epidosite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Cataclasite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Cataclasite

Along with Epidosite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Epidosite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Cataclasite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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