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Mylonite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Jadeitite

The general Mylonite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Mylonite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Jadeitite

The history of Mylonite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Jadeitite

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

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