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Mylonite and Schist Definition


Schist 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   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Schist

The general Mylonite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Mylonite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Schist. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Schist

The history of Mylonite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Schist

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

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