Soapstone and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Mylonite

The general Soapstone and Mylonite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Mylonite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Mylonite

Along with Soapstone and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Mylonite. Etymology of Soapstone and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Mylonite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Mylonite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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