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Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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