Mylonite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Diorite

The general Mylonite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Mylonite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Diorite

The history of Mylonite and Diorite 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.

Mylonite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Diorite

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

For Mylonite,

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

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock