Serpentinite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Serpentinite and Mylonite

The general Serpentinite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. 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 Serpentinite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Serpentinite and Mylonite

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Mylonite

Along with Serpentinite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Serpentinite and Mylonite. Etymology of Serpentinite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Serpentinite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Serpentinite is From English word serpentinization. while that of Mylonite is From English word serpentinization.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Serpentinite and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Serpentinite and Mylonite are listed below.

For Serpentinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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