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Mylonite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Whiteschist

The general Mylonite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Mylonite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Whiteschist

The history of Mylonite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Whiteschist

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

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