Basanite  and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Mylonite

The general Basanite  and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Mylonite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Mylonite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock