Mylonite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Enderbite

The general Mylonite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Mylonite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Enderbite

The history of Mylonite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Enderbite

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

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