Pegmatite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Cataclasite

The general Pegmatite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Cataclasite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Cataclasite

Along with Pegmatite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Cataclasite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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