Diorite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Mylonite

The general Diorite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Mylonite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Mylonite

Along with Diorite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Mylonite. Etymology of Diorite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Mylonite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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