Greenschist and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Mylonite

The general Greenschist and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. 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 Greenschist and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Mylonite

The history of Greenschist 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.

Greenschist and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Mylonite

Along with Greenschist and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Mylonite. Etymology of Greenschist and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Greenschist is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color while that of Mylonite is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greenschist and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Mylonite are listed below.

For Greenschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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