Cataclasite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cataclasite is a noun meaning A type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting.
Meaning
A type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting.
Word Forms
- cataclasites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clastic, tectonite, tuffite, volcaniclastic, pyroclastic, cryptocrystalline.
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