Mylonite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Mudstone

The general Mylonite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Mylonite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Mudstone

The history of Mylonite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Mudstone

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

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