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Theralite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Cataclasite

The general Theralite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Cataclasite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Cataclasite

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

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