Mylonite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Charnockite

The general Mylonite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Mylonite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Charnockite

The history of Mylonite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Charnockite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock