Hornfels and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Mylonite

The general Hornfels and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. 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 Hornfels and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Mylonite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Mylonite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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