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Picrite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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