Limestone and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Mylonite

The general Limestone and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Mylonite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Mylonite

Along with Limestone and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Mylonite. Etymology of Limestone and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Mylonite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Mylonite are listed below.

For Limestone,

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

For Mylonite,

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