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Teschenite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Teschenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Mylonite

The general Teschenite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Mylonite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Mylonite

Along with Teschenite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Mylonite. Etymology of Teschenite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Mylonite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Mylonite are listed below.

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