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Formation of Mylonite

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Formation

Formation

Mylonites are ductilely deformed rocks formed by the accumulation of large shear strain, in ductile fault zones.

Composition

Mineral Content

Porphyroblasts

Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, Calcium Sulfate, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide

Transformation

Metamorphism

50% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks

Types of Metamorphism

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Weathering

65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

Erosion

77% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion

Mylonite Formation

Mylonite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Mylonite Uses and the Mylonite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Mylonite is explained below:

  • Mylonites are ductilely deformed rocks formed by the accumulation of large shear strain, in ductile fault zones.

Along with Mylonite Formation, also learn about Mylonite composition and transformation in the next section.