Mylonite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Icelandite

The general Mylonite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Mylonite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Icelandite

The history of Mylonite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock