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Mylonite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Harzburgite

The general Mylonite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Mylonite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Harzburgite

The history of Mylonite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Harzburgite

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

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