The general Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.
Along with Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.
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