Pantellerite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Pantellerite and Cataclasite

The general Pantellerite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Cataclasite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Cataclasite

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

For Pantellerite,

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