Mylonite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Appinite

The general Mylonite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Mylonite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Appinite

The history of Mylonite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Appinite

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

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