Mylonite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Aplite

The general Mylonite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Mylonite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Aplite

The history of Mylonite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Aplite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock