Hornblendite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Cataclasite

The general Hornblendite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Cataclasite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Cataclasite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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