Schist and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Schist and Cataclasite

The general Schist and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Schist and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Cataclasite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Cataclasite

Along with Schist and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Cataclasite. Etymology of Schist and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Cataclasite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist and Cataclasite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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