Vogesite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Mylonite

The general Vogesite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Mylonite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Mylonite

Along with Vogesite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Mylonite. Etymology of Vogesite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Mylonite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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