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Mylonite and Shale Definition


Shale 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  
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles  

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Johann Gottlob Lehmann  

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite  
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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

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Definition of Mylonite and Shale

The general Mylonite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Mylonite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Shale. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Shale

The history of Mylonite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Shale

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

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