Migmatite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Mylonite

The general Migmatite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. 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 Migmatite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Mylonite

The history of Migmatite 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.

Migmatite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Mylonite

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

For Migmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• 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:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock