Mylonite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite

The general Mylonite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pseudotachylite

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

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