Mangerite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Mylonite

The general Mangerite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Mylonite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Mylonite

Along with Mangerite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Mylonite. Etymology of Mangerite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Mylonite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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