Lherzolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Mylonite

The general Lherzolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Mylonite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Mylonite

Along with Lherzolite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Mylonite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Mylonite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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