Pantellerite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Pantellerite and Mylonite

The general Pantellerite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Mylonite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Mylonite

Along with Pantellerite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Mylonite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Mylonite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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