Mylonite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Pantellerite

The general Mylonite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Pantellerite

The history of Mylonite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pantellerite

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

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