mylonite (Q41958)
From geokb
A cohesive fault-rock which is characterised by tectonic reduction of grain size and recrystallisation, and commonly contains lensoidal to rounded porphyroclasts and lithic fragments of similar composition to minerals in the matrix
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | mylonite |
A cohesive fault-rock which is characterised by tectonic reduction of grain size and recrystallisation, and commonly contains lensoidal to rounded porphyroclasts and lithic fragments of similar composition to minerals in the matrix |
