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Mylonite and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Mylonite and Scoria

The general Mylonite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Mylonite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Scoria

The history of Mylonite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Scoria

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

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