Mylonite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Foidolite

The general Mylonite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Mylonite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Foidolite

The history of Mylonite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Foidolite

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

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