Lignite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Lignite and Cataclasite

The general Lignite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. 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 Lignite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Lignite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Lignite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lignite and Cataclasite

The history of Lignite 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.

Lignite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lignite and Cataclasite

Along with Lignite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Lignite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Lignite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lignite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Lignite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1 while that of Cataclasite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lignite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Lignite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock