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Trachyandesite and Mylonite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Mylonite

The general Trachyandesite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Mylonite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Mylonite

Along with Trachyandesite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Mylonite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Mylonite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

  • 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