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Mylonite and Comendite Definition


Comendite 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   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Mylonite and Comendite

The general Mylonite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Mylonite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Comendite

The history of Mylonite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Comendite

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

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