Mylonite and Marl Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Marl

The general Mylonite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Mylonite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Marl. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Marl

The history of Mylonite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Marl

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

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