Laterite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Mylonite

The general Laterite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. 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 Laterite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Mylonite

The history of Laterite 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.

Laterite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Mylonite

Along with Laterite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Mylonite. Etymology of Laterite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Mylonite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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