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Jaspillite and Mylonite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jaspillite and Mylonite

The general Jaspillite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Mylonite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

Jaspillite and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Jaspillite and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Jaspillite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Jaspillite is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Jaspillite and Mylonite discoverer. The discoverer of Jaspillite and Mylonite are Unknown.

Etymology of Jaspillite and Mylonite

Along with Jaspillite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Mylonite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Mylonite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse 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
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