Mylonite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Soapstone

The general Mylonite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Mylonite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Soapstone

The history of Mylonite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Soapstone

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

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