Mylonite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Pyrolite

The general Mylonite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Pyrolite

The history of Mylonite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pyrolite

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

For Mylonite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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