Jasperoid and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Jasperoid and Cataclasite

The general Jasperoid and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Cataclasite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Cataclasite

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

For Jasperoid,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock