Anorthosite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Mylonite

The general Anorthosite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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 Anorthosite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Mylonite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Mylonite

Along with Anorthosite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Mylonite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Mylonite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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