Mylonite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Trachyandesite

The general Mylonite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Trachyandesite

The history of Mylonite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Trachyandesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock