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Diamictite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
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
Southern Mongolia   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Mylonite

The general Diamictite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Mylonite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Mylonite

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

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