Epidosite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Mylonite

The general Epidosite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Mylonite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Mylonite

Along with Epidosite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Mylonite. Etymology of Epidosite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Mylonite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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