The general Marble and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Marble and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Marble 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.
Marble and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marble and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Marble and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marble is Egypt whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Marble and Mylonite discoverer. The discoverer of Marble and Mylonite are Unknown.
Along with Marble and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Mylonite. Etymology of Marble and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Mylonite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Mylonite are listed below.
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