Dolomite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Mylonite

The general Dolomite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Mylonite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Mylonite

Along with Dolomite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Mylonite. Etymology of Dolomite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Mylonite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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