Mylonite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Gossan

The general Mylonite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Gossan

The history of Mylonite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Gossan

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock