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Chert and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Mylonite

The general Chert and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Chert and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Mylonite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Mylonite

Along with Chert and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Mylonite. Etymology of Chert and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Mylonite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Mylonite are listed below.

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