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Felsite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
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  
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  

History
  
  

Origin
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Swiss Alps, Europe  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Michael Tellinger  

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite  
From the Italian word cataclasi  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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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.

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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 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.

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