Tephrite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Tephrite and Cataclasite

The general Tephrite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tephrite and Cataclasite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Cataclasite

Along with Tephrite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Tephrite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Cataclasite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Tephrite,

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