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Mylonite and Syenite 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
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mylonite and Syenite

The general Mylonite and 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Mylonite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Syenite

The history of Mylonite and 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Mylonite and 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 Syenite. In this section, you will know about Mylonite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Mylonite and Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Mylonite and Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Mylonite and Syenite

Along with Mylonite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Syenite. Etymology of Mylonite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of 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 Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Syenite 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 Syenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock