Vogesite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Cataclasite

The general Vogesite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Cataclasite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Cataclasite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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