Mylonite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Conglomerate

The general Mylonite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Mylonite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Conglomerate

The history of Mylonite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Conglomerate

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

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