Teschenite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Cataclasite

The general Teschenite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Cataclasite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Cataclasite

Along with Teschenite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Teschenite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Cataclasite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

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