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Mylonite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Phonolite

The general Mylonite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Mylonite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Phonolite

The history of Mylonite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Phonolite

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

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