Mylonite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Basalt

The general Mylonite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Mylonite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Basalt

The history of Mylonite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Basalt

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

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