Shale and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Shale and Cataclasite

The general Shale and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Shale and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Cataclasite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Cataclasite

Along with Shale and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Cataclasite. Etymology of Shale and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Cataclasite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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