Phyllite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Mylonite

The general Phyllite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Phyllite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Mylonite

The history of Phyllite and Mylonite 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.

Phyllite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Mylonite

Along with Phyllite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Mylonite. Etymology of Phyllite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Mylonite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock