Mylonite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Laterite

The general Mylonite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Mylonite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Laterite

The history of Mylonite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Laterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock