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Mylonite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite 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   
Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Luxullianite

The general Mylonite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Luxullianite

The history of Mylonite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Luxullianite

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

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