Mylonite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Dacite

The general Mylonite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Mylonite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Dacite

The history of Mylonite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Dacite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock