Arkose and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Mylonite

The general Arkose and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Mylonite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Mylonite

Along with Arkose and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Mylonite. Etymology of Arkose and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Mylonite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Mylonite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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