Formation of Mylonite
Mylonites are ductilely deformed rocks formed by the accumulation of large shear strain, in ductile fault zones.
Aluminium Oxide, Calcium Sulfate, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
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.