Carbonatite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Mylonite

The general Carbonatite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Mylonite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Mylonite

Along with Carbonatite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Mylonite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Mylonite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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