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Latite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
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
Italy   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Cataclasite

The general Latite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Latite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Cataclasite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Cataclasite

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

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