Mugearite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Mylonite

The general Mugearite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. 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 Mugearite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Mylonite

The history of Mugearite 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.

Mugearite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Mylonite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock