Rhyodacite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Mylonite

The general Rhyodacite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Mylonite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Mylonite

Along with Rhyodacite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Mylonite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Mylonite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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