Metapelite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Mylonite

The general Metapelite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Mylonite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Mylonite

Along with Metapelite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Mylonite. Etymology of Metapelite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Mylonite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• 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