Mylonite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Sovite

The general Mylonite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Mylonite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Sovite

The history of Mylonite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Sovite

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

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