Picrite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Mylonite

The general Picrite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Mylonite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Mylonite

Along with Picrite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Mylonite. Etymology of Picrite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Mylonite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• 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