Icelandite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Mylonite

The general Icelandite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Icelandite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Mylonite

The history of Icelandite and Mylonite 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.

Icelandite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

Icelandite and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Icelandite and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Icelandite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Icelandite is Iceland whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Icelandite and Mylonite discoverer. The Discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael and the discoverer of Mylonite is Unknown.

Etymology of Icelandite and Mylonite

Along with Icelandite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Mylonite. Etymology of Icelandite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Mylonite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock