cataclastic rock that maintained primary cohesion during
deformation, and consists of 50-90% matrix. Matrix is broken
mineral grains or rock fragments that are too small to be
discernible (0.1 mm following definition of aphanitic). Equivalent
to “mesocataclasite” of Brodie and others (2002)
Cataclastic rock that maintained primary cohesion during
deformation, and consists of 50-90% matrix, and has a foliation.
Matrix is broken mineral grains or rock fragments.