Mylonite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Wehrlite

The general Mylonite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Mylonite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Mylonite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Mylonite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mylonite and Wehrlite

The history of Mylonite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Wehrlite

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

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