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September 09, 2020 • 16:47 pm 30 points
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  • Geology (GG)

Mullian structures are formed in

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Mullion is the name that structural geologists use for linear deformation structures that are restricted to the interface between a competent and an incompetent rock. The term mullion has been used in several different ways in the literature, ranging from striations on fault surfaces (fault mullions) to layer-interface structures formed during layer-parallel extension as well as contraction. We will relate the term to layer-interface structures where the viscosity contrast is significant. In such cases the cusp shapes of mullions always point into the more competent rock, i.e. the one with the higher viscosity at the time of deformation.  . A common place to find mullion structures in metamorphic rocks is at the boundary between quartzite and phyllite or micaschist. Mullions also occur on the surface of quartz pods in micaschists.

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    Rahul kumar best-answer

    Mullions seem to be typically developed in strongly deformed metamorphic rocks.

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