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Mylonite and Ganister Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mylonite and Ganister

The general Mylonite and Ganister definition can be stated as: Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. On the other hand, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Ganister

The history of Mylonite and Ganister 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.

Mylonite and Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Ganister

Along with Mylonite and Ganister definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Ganister. Etymology of Mylonite and Ganister gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Ganister. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Ganister is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Ganister are listed below.

For Mylonite,

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

For Ganister,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock