Mylonite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Shoshonite

The general Mylonite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Mylonite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Shoshonite

The history of Mylonite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Shoshonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock