Shonkinite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Cataclasite

The general Shonkinite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Cataclasite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Cataclasite

Along with Shonkinite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Cataclasite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• 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