Gabbro and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Mylonite

The general Gabbro and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. 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 Gabbro and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Mylonite

The history of Gabbro 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.

Gabbro and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Mylonite

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

For Gabbro,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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