Adamellite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Mylonite

The general Adamellite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Mylonite

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Mylonite

Along with Adamellite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Mylonite. Etymology of Adamellite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Mylonite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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