Mylonite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Gabbro

The general Mylonite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Mylonite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Gabbro

The history of Mylonite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Gabbro

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

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