Rhyolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Mylonite

The general Rhyolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Mylonite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Mylonite

Along with Rhyolite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Mylonite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Mylonite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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