Mylonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Mylonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Mylonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Mylonite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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