Hawaiite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Hawaiite and Mylonite

The general Hawaiite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. 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 Hawaiite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hawaiite and Mylonite

The history of Hawaiite 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.

Hawaiite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hawaiite and Mylonite

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

For Hawaiite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock