Siltstone and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Mylonite

The general Siltstone and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. 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 Siltstone and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Mylonite

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Mylonite

Along with Siltstone and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Mylonite. Etymology of Siltstone and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Mylonite is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Mylonite are listed below.

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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