Mylonite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Mugearite

The general Mylonite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Mylonite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Mugearite

The history of Mylonite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Mugearite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock