Mylonite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Oolite

The general Mylonite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Mylonite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Oolite

The history of Mylonite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Oolite

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

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