Amphibolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Mylonite

The general Amphibolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Mylonite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Mylonite

Along with Amphibolite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Mylonite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Mylonite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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