Mylonite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Dunite

The general Mylonite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Mylonite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Dunite

The history of Mylonite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Dunite

Along with Mylonite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Dunite. Etymology of Mylonite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Dunite 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 Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Dunite 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 Dunite,

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