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Mylonite and Pyroxenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

The general Mylonite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

The history of Mylonite and Pyroxenite 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.

Mylonite and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

Along with Mylonite and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Mylonite and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Pyroxenite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Pyroxenite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Pyroxenite are listed below.

For Mylonite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock