Scoria and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Mylonite

The general Scoria and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Mylonite

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Mylonite

Along with Scoria and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Mylonite. Etymology of Scoria and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Mylonite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Mylonite are listed below.

For Scoria,

• 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