Mylonite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Hawaiite

The general Mylonite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Mylonite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Hawaiite

The history of Mylonite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Hawaiite

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

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