Mylonite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Epidosite

The general Mylonite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Mylonite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Epidosite

The history of Mylonite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Epidosite

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

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