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Marble and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Mylonite

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.

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History of Marble and Mylonite

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 Origin and Discoverer

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.

Etymology of Marble and Mylonite

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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