Appinite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Appinite and Mylonite

The general Appinite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Mylonite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Mylonite

Along with Appinite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Mylonite. Etymology of Appinite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Mylonite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Appinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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