Foidolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Mylonite

The general Foidolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Mylonite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Mylonite

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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