Mylonite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Lherzolite

The general Mylonite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Mylonite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Lherzolite

The history of Mylonite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Lherzolite

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

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