Mylonite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Greenschist

The general Mylonite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Mylonite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Greenschist

The history of Mylonite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Greenschist

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

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