Picrite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Cataclasite

The general Picrite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Cataclasite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Cataclasite

Along with Picrite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Picrite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Cataclasite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• 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