Shonkinite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Mylonite

The general Shonkinite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Mylonite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Mylonite

Along with Shonkinite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Mylonite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Mylonite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

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