Sandstone and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Mylonite

The general Sandstone and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Mylonite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Mylonite

Along with Sandstone and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Mylonite. Etymology of Sandstone and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Mylonite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Mylonite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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