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Mylonite and Slate Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 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
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mylonite and Slate

The general Mylonite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Mylonite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Slate. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Slate

The history of Mylonite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Slate

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock