Jasperoid and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Jasperoid and Mylonite

The general Jasperoid and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Mylonite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Mylonite

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

For Jasperoid,

• 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