Mylonite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Chalk

The general Mylonite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Mylonite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Chalk

The history of Mylonite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Chalk

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

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