Evaporite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Evaporite and Cataclasite

The general Evaporite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. 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 Evaporite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Evaporite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Evaporite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Evaporite and Cataclasite

The history of Evaporite 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.

Evaporite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Evaporite and Cataclasite

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

For Evaporite,

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

For Cataclasite,

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