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Mylonite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Larvikite

The general Mylonite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Mylonite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Larvikite

The history of Mylonite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Larvikite

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

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