Blue Granite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Mylonite

The general Blue Granite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of 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 Blue Granite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Mylonite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Mylonite

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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