Mylonite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Teschenite

The general Mylonite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Mylonite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Teschenite

The history of Mylonite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Teschenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock