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Mylonite and Chert Definition


Chert and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Chert

The general Mylonite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Mylonite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Chert. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Chert

The history of Mylonite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Chert

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

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