Pyrolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Mylonite

The general Pyrolite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Mylonite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Mylonite

Along with Pyrolite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Mylonite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Mylonite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

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