Mylonite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Pumice

The general Mylonite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Pumice

The history of Mylonite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pumice

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

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