Mylonite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Itacolumite

The general Mylonite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Mylonite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Itacolumite

The history of Mylonite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Itacolumite

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

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