Mylonite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Trondhjemite

The general Mylonite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Trondhjemite

The history of Mylonite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Trondhjemite

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

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