The general Websterite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. 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 Websterite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite 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.
Websterite and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Mylonite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Mylonite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Mylonite. Etymology of Websterite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Mylonite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Mylonite are listed below.
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