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Trachyandesite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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