Rhyolite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Cataclasite

The general Rhyolite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Cataclasite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Cataclasite

Along with Rhyolite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Cataclasite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

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