The general Schist and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Schist and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Schist 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.
Schist and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Schist and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist is Unknown whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Mylonite discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Mylonite are Unknown.
Along with Schist and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Mylonite. Etymology of Schist and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Mylonite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Mylonite are listed below.
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