Mylonite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Nephelinite

The general Mylonite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Mylonite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Nephelinite

The history of Mylonite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Nephelinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock