Oolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Mylonite

The general Oolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Oolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Mylonite

The history of Oolite and Mylonite 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.

Oolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Mylonite

Along with Oolite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Mylonite. Etymology of Oolite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Mylonite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Oolite,

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

For Mylonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock