Cataclasite

/ˌkætəˈklæs.aɪt/

Translation of "cataclasite" into Russian

Noun

/ˌkætəˈklæs.aɪt/

cataclasite

cataclasites pl

The geologist examined the cataclasite under the microscope.

Геолог исследовал катаклазит под микроскопом.

Noun

/ˌkætəˈklæs.aɪt/

A type of rock that is formed by the mechanical fracturing and crushing of pre-existing rocks, typically found in fault zones.

The geologist examined the cataclasite to understand the history of the fault line.

Adjective

/ˌkætəˈklæs.aɪt/

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of cataclasite rock found in fault zones.

Cataclasite layers exhibit reduced permeability compared with the surrounding host rock.