Travertine and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Cataclasite

The general Travertine and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Cataclasite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Cataclasite

Along with Travertine and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Cataclasite. Etymology of Travertine and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Cataclasite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• 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