Felsite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Cataclasite

The general Felsite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Cataclasite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Cataclasite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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