Pyroxenite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Mylonite

The general Pyroxenite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Mylonite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Mylonite

Along with Pyroxenite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Mylonite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Mylonite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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