Rhyodacite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite

The general Rhyodacite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite

Along with Rhyodacite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Cataclasite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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