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Mylonite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Mylonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

The general Mylonite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Mylonite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

The history of Mylonite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Pyroxenite

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

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