Mylonite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Arkose

The general Mylonite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Mylonite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Arkose

The history of Mylonite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Arkose

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock