Peridotite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Mylonite

The general Peridotite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Mylonite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Mylonite

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

For Peridotite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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