Mylonite Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

New Zealand

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Greek mulōn mill + -ite

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Mylonite

Mylonite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Mylonite in general, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Mylonite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Mylonite Definition, know more about the History of Mylonite, Etymology of Mylonite in next sections.