Lherzolite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Cataclasite

The general Lherzolite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Cataclasite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Cataclasite

Along with Lherzolite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Cataclasite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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