Mylonite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Kimberlite

The general Mylonite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Kimberlite

The history of Mylonite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Kimberlite

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

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