The general Mylonite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Mylonite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Mylonite and Skarn 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 Skarn definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Mylonite and Skarn. In this section, you will know about Mylonite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Skarn is USA, Australia. It is interesting to know the name of Mylonite and Skarn discoverer. The Discoverer of Mylonite is Unknown and the discoverer of Skarn is Tornebohm.
Along with Mylonite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Skarn. Etymology of Mylonite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Skarn 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 Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Skarn are listed below.
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