Shale and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Shale and Mylonite

The general Shale and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Shale and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Mylonite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Mylonite

Along with Shale and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Mylonite. Etymology of Shale and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Mylonite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Mylonite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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