Andesite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Mylonite

The general Andesite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Mylonite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Mylonite

Along with Andesite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Mylonite. Etymology of Andesite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Mylonite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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