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Marl and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
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
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Mylonite

The general Marl and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. 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 Marl and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Marl and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Mylonite

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Mylonite

Along with Marl and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Mylonite. Etymology of Marl and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Mylonite is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Mylonite are listed below.

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