Mylonite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Anorthosite

The general Mylonite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Mylonite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Anorthosite

The history of Mylonite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Anorthosite

Along with Mylonite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Mylonite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Mylonite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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