Mylonite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Websterite

The general Mylonite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Mylonite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Websterite

The history of Mylonite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Websterite

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

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