Klastisissa

Klastisissa is a term of Finnish origin that generally refers to something fragmented, broken, or composed of pieces. In geological contexts, it is most commonly used to describe clastic rocks. These are sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of detrital fragments, which are bits of pre-existing rocks and minerals that have been weathered, eroded, transported, and deposited. Examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include sandstone, conglomerate, and shale. The size of the clasts, or fragments, is a key characteristic used to classify these rocks.

Beyond geology, the concept of "klastisissa" can be applied more broadly to describe anything that is not a single, cohesive unit but rather a collection of distinct, often irregular parts. This could extend to describing fragmented artistic compositions, broken pieces of data, or even abstract concepts that are understood through their constituent elements. The emphasis is on the composite nature and the presence of visible, individual components. The term implies a state of being broken down or assembled from fragments, highlighting a lack of monolithic structure.