Mylonite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Vogesite

The general Mylonite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Mylonite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Vogesite

The history of Mylonite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Vogesite

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

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