Pyroxenite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite

The general Pyroxenite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite

Along with Pyroxenite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Cataclasite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• 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