Aplite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Mylonite

The general Aplite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar 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 Aplite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Mylonite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Mylonite

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

For Aplite,

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